Carnival in Cologne is a very special event, very different from carnival in Rio de Janeiro or carnival in Venice. Many tourists come each year to visit it, but many people living here flee it.Working live stands still in carnival, nearly all labour is laid down.

It is very important, to wear a part of a costume, at least a paper hat. And very important is to drink beer, a special type brewed in and around Cologne, the Koelsch.

You will find a selection of brands in the material section. I went to a local shop and bought every type the had in stock, so it is a random selection and neither a selection of my favorites nor a statement about taste and quality. ;)